Crowdfunding Sites

Fundable was created exclusively to help entrepreneurs raise capital to launch new businesses. Project backers may be offered equity in the company as opposed to the typical rewards associated with crowdsourced projects.

GoFundMe is a fundraising platform that allows users to source funds for personal or professional projects. The site takes five percent of each donation, but is free to the user and easily syncs with social media.

Kickstarter is a fundraising platform for creative projects. It is famous for its "all or nothing" policy of funding, wherein users are not charged for their pledges until the fundraiser reaches the pre-set goal for the project.

CircleUp is an online investing platform to help companies based in the Unites States find backers. All of the companies make a tangible product and most provide samples to give back to the backers who invest in them.

CrowdRise calls itself "the world's largest community for raising money for great causes." It emphasizes global citizenship and the influence social media has, and it requires no campaign deadlines or minimum goals.

DonorsChoose is an online platform designed to raise money for underfunded public schools. Projects are submitted directly by public school teachers and are fully vetted by the site when must-hit goals and deadlines are met.

Indiegogo is a fundraising platform used by artists, musicians, entrepreneurs and humanitarians to finance projects. It has flexible billing options, integrated data and marketing tools available for its users.

Kiva is a nonprofit organization that allows people to finance loans individually or in teams. The loans are offered at affordable interest rates to low-income or underserved populations in 86 countries around the world.

MicroVentures combines venture capital with crowdfunding options for startups. Founded in 2009, MicroVentures allows angel investors to back projects, all of which are vetted at similar rates to venture capitalists.

YouCaring is a fundraising platform specifically designed to fund personal expenses including adoption, medical bills, funeral expenses and tuition. Users incur a charge from the donation processor, but the site is free.

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